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C921 HGC

1985 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,124 mi
Last recorded74,124 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2020
Typical for 1985 Reliant Scimitar70,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC921 HGC
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2020 74,124 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2020 74,124 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 73,813 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 73,404 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 73,404 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Oct 2013 72,563 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 72,554 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 70,953 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 68,851 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 66,849 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 62,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 62,544 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 57,266 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 57,562 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both inner main beam lights not working

front petrol pipes starting to perish

Pass 24 Jul 2007 57,028 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 53,830 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?

Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,606
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,049
Stop lamp not working 851
Steering rack gaiter split 800
parking brake recording little or no effort 710
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C921 HGC is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1985 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 70,962 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C921 HGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 41 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C921 HGC registered?

C921 HGC is a 1985 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 7 August 1985.

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